Scheduling and Availability

Please submit your request for a speaker at least six weeks prior to your event date. Requests for speakers are subject to staff availability and scheduling. Please note that it may take one to two weeks after your request to confirm your speaker. 

Fees

Once your form is submitted, we will be in touch with you to discuss any fees related to your request.

Cancellation Policy

The speaking engagement may be cancelled by the Buffalo AKG for reasons of inclement weather, speaker illness, or scheduling conflicts. If this is the case, you will receive a full refund of fees paid. 

Publicity 

The Buffalo AKG can provide images of speakers and/or artworks related to the speaking engagement upon request. Please submit all promotional materials to the Buffalo AKG for approval before distribution.

Responsibilities 

Your initial responsibilities are to:

• Develop a minimum audience of 20 people
• Arrange for an appropriate venue—one that can be totally darkened, if necessary, for PowerPoint or film presentations
• Email a schedule for the event to the Buffalo AKG at least two weeks in advance with the name and cell phone number of the contact person for the day of the event
• Have a person introduce the speaker to the audience
• Provide the following audiovisual equipment:
  • Laptop computer and digital projector for PowerPoint presentations
  • A viewing screen large enough to accommodate side-by-side projected images
  • Lighted lectern, if appropriate
  • Sound system adequate for the size of the venue
  • Other equipment as specified by the speaker

Evaluation 

We ask you to please provide attendance figures, any comments on the speaker’s presentation, and a sample of print and/or digital promotional materials (if applicable).